The six players Jesse Marsch and Leeds United are missing for Brighton clash - boost for Everton and Burnley

By Derren Howard
Published 12th May 2022, 10:44 BST
Leeds United's head coach Jesse Marsch has injury and suspension issues ahead of the Premier League clash at Elland Road against Brighton this SundayLeeds United's head coach Jesse Marsch has injury and suspension issues ahead of the Premier League clash at Elland Road against Brighton this Sunday
Leeds United's head coach Jesse Marsch has injury and suspension issues ahead of the Premier League clash at Elland Road against Brighton this Sunday
Brighton and Hove Albion travel to Leeds United this Sunday as the hosts continue their fierce battle to maintain their Premier League status.

Leeds United's mission to avoid the drop became even more difficult with further injuries and suspensions.

Jess March's team were hammered 3-0 by Chelsea at Elland Road on Wednesday and the night became even worse as Dan James was sent-off for a wild lunge on Mateo Kovacic and there were injury scares for Jack Harrison and Raphinha.

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Leeds were already without the injured Stuart Dallas, Adam Forshaw, Tyler Roberts, Crysencio Summerville, while Luke Ayling remains suspended following his red at Arsenal.

Striker Patrick Bamford missed the Chelsea match as his struggles with a foot injury continue.

One of the few positives from the 3-0 beating was the return of skipper Liam Cooper following his knee problem.

James’ sending off was another avoidable problem and followed swiftly from Ayling’s red at Arsenal – both men will miss the remainder of the season.